JAYMANN Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 getting my car finished up an snapped a comparison pic.mine went together well except for the #1 boost tube it fit like shit.anyone here have similar problems?http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/jaymann69/intercooler1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808LGT Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 don;t know about the boost tube, but the TMIC looks cute next to the FMIC beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aczwild Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 note to self dont **** around in 'toga anymore JDM'd All to hell Thanks Jimmy @ Hkc-Speed.com! RIP Coxx & Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 What turbo are you running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAYMANN Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 running stock turbo with up pipe and turbo back with a ta tune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacy_specB Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 The stock front bumper fitting over that fridge properly??? WOW........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAYMANN Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 a little trim in the middle but the fogs fit perfect.i took about a inch and a half from the center scoops in the bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Looks good. Be sure to post some pics when the bumper is on. My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I'm no genius (clearly), but I've been around turbo cars for 15-20 years. Back in the DSM world, we'd have what we call pressure drop. That's a lot of piping and a huge core, can the turbo flow enough for that big of an intercooler? Meaning, are you sure that that FMIC is doing you good instead of bad? I hope this isn't a stupid question, I'm just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAYMANN Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 they say it's less than 1/4 psi so i don't think i will have a problem i am waiting for my cai so i won't be able to drive it until next wed. to find out.i hope it's ok or i will be looking at a turbo upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 did you get rid of the bumper beam completely? and the styrofoam that goes between it and the skin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAYMANN Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 the black beam on top of the intercooler is the new bumper and you don't use the foam either http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/jaymann69/perrin1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 woah....did that beam come with the kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 woah....did that beam come with the kit? Yes, they supply the beam. Perrin's claim about pressure drop applies only to the core, not the whole system, from what I understand. Does the piping clear the coolant bottle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAYMANN Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 i have a 1/8 inch of clearance next to the stock bottle it fits perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Nice. I'm running an X02 FMIC. Lost the fogs but the HID's made the fog lights a decoration. How much does that bumper beam weigh compared to the stock beam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAYMANN Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 the core and the beam i would say weigh about 15-20 ponds it's heavy.are you running a stock turbo and what size is your core?i see other lgt's with a stock turbo and a fmic and they don't report problems the core i don't think is much bigger than avo or x02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Running an 18g with the 24x9x4 core. I had a Perrin top mount with the same turbo, the FMIC made a BIG difference. You'll be OK with the stock turbo. You might want to upgrade your WGA to a 15# unit. I did and my boost was much more stable and more consistant. No spike either. I run a 19psi target to 6200 then a quick taper to 15.5psi up to 7200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAYMANN Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 thanks for the tip i will do that.what injectors and fuel pump did you use with the 18g? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAYMANN Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 update: got the car done fit and finish is great.here are a couple of pics. http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/jaymann69/summer09058.jpg http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/jaymann69/summer09059.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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